Best Sub $30 purchase?

[tridacna]

So what is the best sub $30 item you have purchased that made a real difference to your diving?

I have two: A $10 slap strap which made mask clearing, donning and doffing absolutely pleasant and simple. Second was discovering $10 Lycra socks after 30 years and finding out how much easier putting on booties became.

I never dive without either.

Anyone else?

 

[AdivingBel]

$5 magnifying loop. My wife is the photog. I cruise around and find macro stuff for her. We have a blast.

+1 on the lycra socks. I like the beefy ones.

 

[tridacna]

$5 magnifying loop. My wife is the photog. I cruise around and find macro stuff for her. We have a blast.

+1 on the lycra socks. I like the beefy ones.

Which ones? Looking for XMas stuffers here...

 

[AdivingBel]

inexpensive mag loop (Doc RoatanMan fav) www.sciplus.com/p/POCKET-MAGNIFIER_40409
XS Scuba beefy socks

 

[Marie13]

$30 Cressi panoramic mask off Amazon. Doesn't leak! I've had issues going through multiple masks to find one that didn't leak. I think this was number 6. All the $100 masks leaked badly. A $30 Hog backup mask also didn't leak...much.

 

[Marie13]

Which ones? Looking for XMas stuffers here...

Another stocking stuffer: the $6 wet notes from DGX. I received one for an early Christmas prezzie.

 

[Bubblesong]

The key chain dive tank that opens to store extra o rings. Would a dive specific first aid kit be too grim for a present?
The retractable line clips for holding lights or clip boards are on my list.

 

[GreggS]

Vented ear plugs. I've had problems with my ears getting infected from water, even when using ear beer and other supposed remedies. But I haven't had problem one since getting the ear plugs. Won't dive without them anymore.

 

[PfcAJ]

I got a little mini flashlight that I use for cave survey. Before I had to use my primary light and while it was doable, it wasn't great.

Now I've got a tiny light that shines right on my notebook and I can leave my primary light in my hand. It's fantastic.

 

[WarrenZ]

Obscenely large bottle of sex lube for getting in and out of drysuit seals?